Reaching the first 100 of ANYTHING is a milestone. Right? Whether it’s your first 100 clients, speeches, dollars, YEARS... 100 is to be celebrated. We believe the more you celebrate the milestones, the more you enjoy the journey, and that’s what we’re all about here at Marriedpreneur Life. So today, as we celebrate episode 100 of the Marriedpreneur Life podcast we want to share some of our biggest behind-the-scenes lessons this podcast has taught us. These SAME lessons translate into everyday li...
Aug 20, 2019•21 min
The first house we purchased a year into our marriage was a new build. Another family actually started building it, and about 75% of the way through, decided not to finish it. However, they already put tons of upgrades that we would have wanted, and we didn't have to get through the tedious process of having to manage the contractors everyday to be sure they were on schedule because it was nearly complete when we purchased it. We were both new to owning a home and owning a new one at that. There...
Aug 15, 2019•11 min
Guys, this past season has been a bit hectic. We initially thought it was because things were happening all at once, but there was more to it. Our full plates weren't something that was going away any time soon. It was imperative that we paid attention to the deeper shift happening. We prayed. We discussed. We observed. Now, It's time we scale our team so we can be in a position to have a life that is truly enjoyable and not STRESSFUL! Fulfilling not frustrating Satisfying not straining. In epis...
Aug 13, 2019•20 min
If you listened to our last episode (96) we did a run down of the three main categories of marriedpreneurs. However, what we DID NOT share were those in-between-rough spots when we were transitioning from spousalpreneurs to couplepreneurs. (In short, this happens in a marriage when it starts off with only one entrepreneur and turns into TWO full-time entrepreneurs working together!) It was a rough season for us to be transparent. In the end,however, it worked to our advantage (but at the time, w...
Aug 08, 2019•26 min
Regardless if you’re the only entrepreneur in your marriage, and you feel alone at times, or if you two are down in the trenches together, the business will undoubtedly impact the marriage! We’ve lived through the three categories of Marriedpreneurship, and each season brings its unique challenges and benefits. So, in episode 96 of the Marriedpreneur Life podcast, we’re sharing our story of living through these phases and what to look out for. We’re covering: How to know which kind of Marriedpre...
Aug 06, 2019•18 min
My mom was on the plane (in the air) when it caught on fire..no lie. She was the only one who saw it initially. Thankfully, it was on the inside of the plane so it could be quickly contained. I was in disbelief when she recanted the story to me like it was something out of 007 or something... Well, the point is that SHE was the one to identify, and once she alerted the crew they were able to address it immediately with an extinguisher You see, what if the extinguisher was not visible? What if th...
Aug 01, 2019•19 min
As crazy as it may sound, when I married my husband, I did NOT fully trust him. But trust is a 'funny' thing... I didn't have doubts of him being unfaithful, but I DID have other doubts and lacked trust in some other critical areas. For example, at the time we had two totally different money mindsets and how to create and grow wealth. Me being an entrepreneur my whole life, I saw things a bit differently, more frugal if you will at times. Yes, he'd been in the banking industry for a few years at...
Jul 30, 2019•22 min
I know we don't like to talk about it much because, well, bruised toes will be the outcome BUT if we're totally transparent, we MUST confront the 'buying-followers elephant. 👀 I recall scrolling through IG one day and saw a 'friend' all-of-a-sudden skyrocket to tens of thousands of followers But just the week before, the account was barely opened. We get it. Growing can be grueling. It seems the faster way is the right way...and sometimes it is. Some would argue that if you buy ads, you might a...
Jul 25, 2019•13 min
I'm sure by now we've all heard of the scarcity vs. abundance thinking. and, to be quite frank, it's a legit thing. The thing about scarcity thinking is you don't realize you have it (on some level) until you are confronted with others who don't. Scarcity (or limiting beliefs) will do just that..LIMIT your growth. It's like putting a cap on your own potential. Crazy, right? The great thing is, limiting beliefs can in fact become UNlimited beliefs. FACTS. (ask us how we know). On episode #92 of t...
Jul 23, 2019•27 min
My mom taught me how to read a map back in elementary school. Sway here- I promise you, she ALWAYS had a map of whatever area we were driving to. Long before Mapquest (ya'll remember that?👀) or Waze , I was her personal compass while she drove. It was like some kind of rite of passage for me to know how to read it as she followed my direction. I remember pulling them out a few at a time from the hot glove compartment (it always seemed to be summer time when I was doing the most 'map reading' LO...
Jul 18, 2019•15 min
I remember during our first few launches how our unsubscribe numbers starting climbing... We were so nervous and thought we had to do something to get them to come back and be a part of our amazing tribe. But we had it all wrong. We were so focused on pleasing others that we failed to be ourselves. It's like we were scared to even ask or offer anything to them... How crazy is that? You have something to offer that will help change life as they know it but you are fearful to offer it because you ...
Jul 16, 2019•15 min
Go take a listen to how we’re using adding REAL value (not fake value) as a part of our marketing strategy. Marketing doesn’t have to be slimy or disingenuous. In episode #89 of the Marriedpreneur Life podcast, we’re sharing simple ways you can add REAL value and dream clients to your tribe today!
Jul 11, 2019•19 min
We're in the middle of launching our Marriedpreneur Growth Kit, and neither OL or I could have anticipated the fulfilling (and at times intense) journey when creating it. Wow! It's been so much fun to watch couples reply and email us! That's what we hoped and planned and built it for, but it's still the best feeling in the world to watch. Ok, One MORE last thing, over on today’s podcast Episode #88 , we’re sharing how and why imperfect action is better than perfect inaction....
Jul 09, 2019•21 min
Working with your spouse in business? We need to answer a question that we are often asked about working with your spouse when you have business differences. 👀 Here's the thing: We used to try to change each other under the pretense of being on the 'same page'. But same page doesn't always have to mean same perspective. More than anything, you want to use your business differences as an advantage and know what things to push for and what things to let be. That's the same in any other area in ma...
Jul 09, 2019•14 min
Today, it's a little bit of a rant we would say... Probably the biggest hangup couples have with regards to starting and scaling a business together right now, is the belief that marriage and business don’t mix and will always end up in regret. It's pretty easy to come to that conclusion when: We live in a rush-and-hustle culture that presents their own definition of success vs. each couple defining success for themselves. #powermove You two are so different and have varying views of how to move...
Jul 02, 2019•23 min
I recall a few years back when we had the largest emotional set back to date. We were super excited about the program we were about to launch. However, what we didn't have was a launch strategy. We invested more than ever before, and we thought our marketing was going to be effective, but the issue was we were just putting pieces together- it wasn't a real launch system. Over the years, we invested in more coaching, and things became a lot clearer as far as the NECESSITY if having a launch strat...
Jun 27, 2019•19 min
This past Sunday was monumental. We were installed as Pastors. Never saw it coming. Never sought it out. More about that in a future email… Now, we’re realigning our lives and calling to both the marketplace and ministry (and marriage of course). But we feel like there are other couples who are walking this unique call out as well. With that being said, we're changing some things. Whenever you're called to do something differently, people won't get it and think you're crazy. The cost of leadersh...
Jun 25, 2019•20 min
Burnout is an interesting thing. Sometimes we get burned out because of the TYPE of clients we choose to work with. Not all clients/ prospects are created equal. So, if you're feeling drained or unfulfilled with your lack of progress, it's not them really...it's you. As entrepreneurs and leaders, it's our job to train people how to treat us. In episode #83 of the Marriedpreneur Life Podcast, we're sharing with you the steps that we implement to focus on our DREAM clients (which are way better th...
Jun 20, 2019•16 min
So this past week ,we spent time with friends and family in Dallas. With it being Father’s Day weekend, we especially couldn’t pass up the opportunity to slide through our grandparent's house. Those moments are rare. This month they will celebrate 65 YEARS of marriage- that’s like a lifetime..right? So, of course, in true Buckley form, we asked them for a quick interview so we could share with you some of the nuggets they often share with us behind closed doors. We promised them it would be shor...
Jun 18, 2019•9 min
We're gonna take you behind the scenes of some VERY transparent convos we've had over the years… and we STILL have these convos… Ever since the hubby got fired about six years ago, we’ve had the saaaame conversation about him pulling his weight, BUT it’s not the same section of the thread. We move along. Different seasons require different parts of this convo to resurrect. Although he’s no longer dealing with his new identity as an entrepreneur, he does sometimes get so laser focused in one area...
Jun 13, 2019•22 min
By the time you read this, it’s likely that we would have just landed our flight to Dallas. This trip is coming off the heels of some of our most intense seasons in business yet. We just finished our beta Love and Launch 10 Week Intensive- and it was just that… Intense. A few weeks ago I (Sway) made a choice to step away from the business...not permanently though...just for a few days (which felt very permanent at the time). I flew down to Florida to stay in a beautiful villa with mostly strange...
Jun 11, 2019•17 min
This season was a challenge for us. We had to deal with each other in a delicate way to be sure we would pass the test. There’s two view points, and each one plays a role. On today’s episode 79, we’re taking you behind the smiles and sharing how we dealt with this season and how we’re actually stronger because of it. Maybe you two are there now, or maybe you’ve yet to experience it- either way, we hope you find some gems in what we’ve shared. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Best, O...
Jun 06, 2019•16 min
Not too long ago we were a part of a training session that totally changed how we pursued our goals. Myron Golden laid down some serious knowledge in how we can use our expectations to skyrocket our productivity. He shared tons of strategies, but we just started implementing one. We saw results pretty quickly, and so we started teaching it to our coaching clients. Yesterday, we had a check-in/training with them and EVERY SINGLE ONE of our clients is experiencing RECORD breaking results with this...
Jun 04, 2019•11 min
There’s a popular lie that’s been floating around for generations. We’ve all heard the statement ‘it’s not how you start but how you finish.’ That’s only half true. Unfortunately, too many married entrepreneurs often struggle not just with starting their days off productively but also finishing them strong too. The idea that finishing strong means doing one more task will somehow bring added satisfaction is seriously flawed. Sway and I have learned the importance of finishing strong even if ther...
May 30, 2019•15 min
Do you ever feel tethered to your laptop? Sway and I both felt life our computers were joined to our hips...lol Finally, we implemented a routine that made a huge change in our marriage and business. It doesn’t take a lot to make a major difference in your business. (It can even show up in your business bank account.) Before we implemented our afternoon routines in this new way, our days were kinda dragging around 3pm. Are you familiar with the 3 o’clock wall? Do you have that feeling like you j...
May 28, 2019•15 min
I never bought into morning routines much. Sway always had morning routines… well, she’s a morning person. I guess you can tell by the flow of sentence that I AM NOT...lol We’ve all heard and read memes on IG about how important it is to own the morning. But is this true, and does it have any merit? We’ve seen major changes to our business and marriage over the last 30 days as we’ve merged and honed our morning routine down to a ‘science.’ But that meant that I had to get waaay out of my entrepr...
May 23, 2019•14 min
There’s a thin line between passion and frustration! It’s the same, thin line between business and entrepreneurship. When Sway & I started working together in ‘business’, we were stepping on each other’s toes and there was definite points of frustration. It’s funny how just a slight difference in views can make working with your spouse frustrating. No doubt, it’s because you’re both passionate! I know we saw things differently...and still do to some degree. Sway has been an entrepreneur the ...
May 21, 2019•12 min
Sway: This year, we’re on track to hit 7 figures. Crazy. Right? But this level of rapid growth is bringing real growth pains (which we welcome)! O.L: One of my old business associates called me and told me he had a TON of new business for me. Another guy we worked with in the past blew it with his clients which resulted in me getting all of the overflow. Sway: This means that my time is in higher demand and MUST BE restructured. Our business systems and time discipline are definitely being teste...
May 16, 2019•18 min
Do you ever find yourself tethered to your laptop trying to grind it out? It’s funny (kinda) earlier this month I told Sway that I wasn’t sure I was breathing. She said, hmm sounds like you’re taking shallow breaths. I said yep, that’s it! Have you ever done that? It’s like you ‘forgot to breathe.’ Lately, Sway and I have been on a roll when it comes to stepping away from our work in the middle of the day. This has proven so rewarding, and I feel like it’s helped us to be more productive. Actual...
May 14, 2019•13 min
It’s a common mistake for many married entrepreneurs especially when they’ve been working so hard on perfecting their ‘core offer.’ After years of missing the opportunity to serve our tribe more powerfully-we finally began learning and implementing our system for serving our clients on an ongoing basis through continuity programs. If you two are looking for ongoing ways to serve your clients while producing a residual income stream (and you don’t have a solid continuity program in place) take a ...
May 09, 2019•12 min
